List of Jewish members of the United States Congress

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This is a list of Jewish members of the United States Congress. As of 2023, there are nine Jewish senators and 26 Jewish members of the House of Representatives serving in the United States Congress.

Contents

Senate

SenatorPartyStateTermNotes
StartEndLength of
service (days)
David Levy Yulee - Brady-Handy.jpg David Levy Yulee [lower-alpha 1] Democratic Florida July 1, 1845March 4, 18512,072
(5 years, 246 days)
Lost renomination [2]
March 4, 1855January 21, 18612,150
(5 years, 323 days)
Withdrew from the Senate in 1861 following the secession of Florida from the Union [2]
Judah P Benjamin crop.jpg Judah P. Benjamin Whig
(1853–1856)
Louisiana March 4, 1853February 4, 18612,894
(7 years, 337 days)
Withdrew from the Senate in 1861 following the secession of Louisiana from the Union [3]
Democratic
(1856–1861)
Benjamin F. Jonas - Brady-Handy.jpg Benjamin F. Jonas Democratic Louisiana March 4, 1879March 4, 18852,164
(6 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination [4]
Joseph Simon of Oregon.jpg Joseph Simon Republican Oregon October 7, 1898March 4, 19031,608
(4 years, 148 days)
Retired [5]
Isidor Rayner standing photograph portrait.jpg Isidor Rayner Democratic Maryland March 4, 1905November 25, 19122,823
(7 years, 266 days)
Died in office [6]
Simon Guggenheim cph.3a02257.jpg Simon Guggenheim Republican Colorado March 4, 1907March 4, 19132,192
(6 years, 0 days)
Retired [7]
Herbert Lehman.jpg Herbert H. Lehman Democratic New York November 9, 1949January 3, 19572,612
(7 years, 55 days)
Retired [8]
Richard Lewis Neuberger.jpg Richard L. Neuberger Democratic Oregon January 3, 1955March 9, 19601,892
(5 years, 66 days)
Died in office [9]
Jacob Javits.jpg Jacob K. Javits Republican New York January 9, 1957January 3, 19818,760
(23 years, 360 days)
Lost reelection as Liberal Party nominee after having lost Republican Party renomination [10]
Ernest Gruening (D-AK).jpg Ernest Gruening Democratic Alaska January 3, 1959January 3, 19693,653
(10 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination
Lost write-in reelection [11]
Abraham ribicoff.jpg Abraham A. Ribicoff Democratic Connecticut January 3, 1963January 3, 19816,575
(18 years, 0 days)
Retired [12]
Howard Metzenbaum.jpg Howard Metzenbaum Democratic Ohio January 4, 1974December 23, 1974353
(353 days)
Resigned to permit governor to appoint winner of general election, after previously having lost renomination for new term [13]
December 29, 1976January 3, 19956,579
(18 years, 5 days)
Retired [13]
Richardbernardstone.jpg Richard Stone Democratic Florida January 1, 1975December 31, 19802,191
(5 years, 365 days)
Lost renomination [14]
ZorinskyE(D-NE).jpg Edward Zorinsky Democratic Nebraska December 28, 1976March 6, 19873,720
(10 years, 68 days)
Died in office [15]
RudyBoschwitz.jpg Rudy Boschwitz Republican Minnesota December 30, 1978January 3, 19914,387
(12 years, 4 days)
Lost reelection [16]
William Cohen, official portrait.jpg William Cohen Republican Maine January 3, 1979January 3, 19976,575
(18 years, 0 days)
Retired [2]
Carl Levin official portrait.jpg Carl Levin Democratic Michigan January 3, 1979January 3, 201513,149
(36 years, 0 days)
Retired [17]
Warren Rudman.jpg Warren Rudman Republican New Hampshire December 29, 1980January 3, 19934,388
(12 years, 5 days)
Retired [18]
Arlen Specter, official Senate photo portrait.jpg Arlen Specter Republican
(1981–2009)
Pennsylvania January 3, 1981January 3, 201110,957
(30 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination by the Democratic Party, to which he had switched the prior year. [19]
Democratic
(2009–2011)
Frank Lautenberg, official portrait, 112th portrait crop.jpg Frank Lautenberg Democratic New Jersey December 27, 1982January 3, 20016,582
(18 years, 7 days)
Retired [20]
January 3, 2003June 3, 20133,804
(10 years, 151 days)
Died in office [20]
Chic Hecht.JPG Chic Hecht Republican Nevada January 3, 1983January 3, 19892,192
(6 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [21]
Herbert Kohl, official photo.jpg Herb Kohl Democratic Wisconsin January 3, 1989January 3, 20138,766
(24 years, 0 days)
Retired [22]
Joe Lieberman official portrait 2 (cropped 2).jpg Joe Lieberman Democratic
(1989–2006)
Connecticut January 3, 1989January 3, 20138,766
(24 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination, but re-elected on the Connecticut for Lieberman ticket in 2006
Retired [23]
Independent
(2006–2013)
Paul Wellstone, official Senate photo portrait.jpg Paul Wellstone Democratic (DFL) Minnesota January 3, 1991October 25, 20024,313
(11 years, 295 days)
Died in office [24]
Dianne Feinstein, official Senate photo 2.jpg Dianne Feinstein Democratic California November 10, 1992September 29, 202311,279
(30 years, 323 days)
Died in office [25]
BoxerOfficial2011.jpg Barbara Boxer Democratic California January 3, 1993January 3, 20178,766
(24 years, 0 days)
Retired [26]
Russ Feingold Official Portrait 3.jpg Russ Feingold Democratic Wisconsin January 3, 1993January 3, 20116,574
(18 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [27]
Ron Wyden 117th Congress (cropped) 2.jpeg Ron Wyden Democratic Oregon February 6, 1996Incumbent10,280
(28 years, 53 days)
[28]
Chuck Schumer official photo (cropped).jpg Chuck Schumer Democratic New York January 3, 1999Incumbent9,218
(25 years, 87 days)
First Jewish Senate Majority Leader and Senate Minority Leader [29]
NormColemanCrop2.jpg Norm Coleman Republican Minnesota January 3, 2003January 3, 20092,192
(6 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [30]
Ben Cardin official Senate portrait (cropped).jpg Ben Cardin Democratic Maryland January 3, 2007Incumbent6,296
(17 years, 87 days)
[31]
Bernie Sanders.jpg Bernie Sanders Independent Vermont January 3, 2007Incumbent6,296
(17 years, 87 days)
Elected as an Independent. Began identifying alternately as an Independent or Democrat while running in the 2016 Democratic presidential primaries. Officially joined the Democratic Party after signing a declaratory pledge, but kept his independent affiliation in the Senate. [32]
Al Franken Official Senate Portrait.jpg Al Franken Democratic (DFL) Minnesota July 7, 2009January 2, 20183,101
(8 years, 179 days)
Resigned [33]
Michael Bennet Official Photo (cropped).jpg Michael Bennet Democratic Colorado January 21, 2009Incumbent5,547
(15 years, 69 days)
[34]
Richard Blumenthal Official Portrait (cropped).jpg Richard Blumenthal Democratic Connecticut January 3, 2011Incumbent4,835
(13 years, 87 days)
[35]
Brian Schatz, official portrait, 113th Congress 2.jpg Brian Schatz Democratic Hawaii December 26, 2012Incumbent4,112
(11 years, 95 days)
[36]
Jacky Rosen, official portrait, 116th congress.jpg Jacky Rosen Democratic Nevada January 3, 2019Incumbent1,913
(5 years, 87 days)
[37]
Jon Ossoff Senate Portrait 2021 (cropped).jpg Jon Ossoff Democratic Georgia January 20, 2021Incumbent1,165
(3 years, 70 days)

Elected to the Senate, but not seated

Senator-electPartyStateYear electedNotes
Michael Hahn.jpg Michael Hahn Republican Louisiana 1865Not seated due to policy of Radical Republicans not to seat any senators-elect from former Confederate states until a Reconstruction plan had been adopted [38]

List of states represented by Jewish senators

Map of current Jewish senators. Blue means that there currently is one Jewish senator from that state. Gray means that there currently are no Jewish senators from that state. Map of Jewish US Senators.png
Map of current Jewish senators. Blue means that there currently is one Jewish senator from that state. Gray means that there currently are no Jewish senators from that state.

Twenty-two states have been represented by Jewish senators. As of October 3, 2023, nine states are represented by Jewish senators.

StateCurrentPreviousTotalFirst Jewish senator
Alabama 000
Alaska 011 Ernest Gruening
Arizona 000
Arkansas 000
California 022 Dianne Feinstein
Colorado 112 Simon Guggenheim
Connecticut 123 Abraham A. Ribicoff
Delaware 000
Florida 022 David Levy Yulee
Georgia 101 Jon Ossoff
Hawaii 101 Brian Schatz
Idaho 000
Illinois 000
Indiana 000
Iowa 000
Kansas 000
Kentucky 000
Louisiana 022 Judah P. Benjamin
Maine 011 William Cohen
Maryland 112 Isidor Rayner
Massachusetts 000
Michigan 011 Carl Levin
Minnesota 044 Rudy Boschwitz
Mississippi 000
Missouri 000
Montana 000
Nebraska 011 Edward Zorinsky
Nevada 112 Chic Hecht
New Hampshire 011 Warren Rudman
New Jersey 011 Frank Lautenberg
New Mexico 000
New York 123 Herbert H. Lehman
North Carolina 000
North Dakota 000
Ohio 011 Howard Metzenbaum
Oklahoma 000
Oregon 123 Joseph Simon
Pennsylvania 011 Arlen Specter
Rhode Island 000
South Carolina 000
South Dakota 000
Tennessee 000
Texas 000
Utah 000
Vermont 101 Bernie Sanders
Virginia 000
Washington 000
West Virginia 000
Wisconsin 022 Herb Kohl
Wyoming 000

Concurrently serving Jewish senators from the same state

StateStart dateEnd dateDurationSenior senatorJunior senator
CaliforniaJanuary 3, 1993January 3, 20178,766 days
(24 years, 0 days)
Dianne Feinstein (D) Barbara Boxer (D)
WisconsinJanuary 3, 1993January 3, 20116,574 days
(18 years, 0 days)
Herb Kohl (D) Russ Feingold (D)
ConnecticutJanuary 3, 2011January 3, 2013731 days
(2 years, 0 days)
Joe Lieberman (I) Richard Blumenthal (D)

Elections with two Jewish major-party nominees

Incumbent senators are in bold.

Elections with two Jewish major-party nominees
Election yearStateWinnerSecond-place finisher
1990 Maine William Cohen Neil Rolde
Minnesota Paul Wellstone Rudy Boschwitz
1992 California Barbara Boxer Bruce Herschensohn
1996 Minnesota Paul Wellstone Rudy Boschwitz
2008 Minnesota Al Franken Norm Coleman
New Jersey Frank Lautenberg Dick Zimmer
2022 Connecticut Richard Blumenthal Leora Levy

Timeline

Jon OssoffJacky RosenBrian SchatzRichard BlumenthalMichael BennetAl FrankenBernie SandersBen CardinNorm ColemanChuck SchumerRon WydenRuss FeingoldBarbara BoxerDianne FeinsteinPaul WellstoneJoe LiebermanHerb KohlChic HechtFrank LautenbergArlen SpecterWarren RudmanCarl LevinWilliam CohenRudy BoschwitzEdward ZorinskyRichard StoneHoward MetzenbaumAbraham A. RibicoffErnest GrueningJacob K. JavitsRichard L. NeubergerHerbert H. LehmanSimon GuggenheimIsidor RaynerJoseph Simon (politician)Benjamin F. JonasJudah P. BenjaminDavid Levy YuleeList of Jewish members of the United States Congress

House of Representatives

RepresentativePartyDistrictTermNotes
StartEndLength of
service (days)
LCLevin-small.jpg Lewis Charles Levin American (Know Nothing) PA-01 March 4, 1845March 4, 18512,191
(6 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [39]
E. B. Hart.jpg Emanuel B. Hart Democratic NY-03 March 4, 1851March 4, 1853731
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination [40]
Philip Phillips.jpg Philip Phillips Democratic AL-01 March 4, 1853March 4, 1855730
(2 years, 0 days)
Retired [41]
Henry Myer Phillips (Pennsylvania Congressman).jpg Henry Myer Phillips Democratic PA-04 March 4, 1857March 4, 1859730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [42]
Michael Hahn.jpg Michael Hahn Unionist LA-02 December 3, 1862March 4, 186391
(91 days)
Retired [38]
Republican March 4, 1885March 15, 1886376
(1 year, 11 days)
Died in office [38]
Leonard Myers - Brady-Handy.jpg Leonard Myers Republican PA-03 March 4, 1863March 3, 18754,382
(11 years, 364 days)
Lost reelection [43]
Myer Strouse.jpg Myer Strouse Democratic PA-10 March 4, 1863March 4, 18671,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Retired [44]
William M Levy.jpg William M. Levy Democratic LA-04 March 4, 1875March 4, 1877731
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [45]
LeopoldMorse.jpg Leopold Morse Democratic MA-04
(from 1877)
MA-05
(from 1883)
March 4, 1877March 4, 18852,922
(8 years, 0 days)
Retired [46]
MA-03 March 4, 1887March 4, 1889731
(2 years, 0 days)
Retired [46]
Edwin Einstein.jpg Edwin Einstein Republican NY-07 March 4, 1879March 4, 1881731
(2 years, 0 days)
Retired [47]
JuliusHouseman2.jpg Julius Houseman Democratic MI-05 March 4, 1883March 4, 1885731
(2 years, 0 days)
Retired [48]
JosephPulitzerPinceNeznpsgov.jpg Joseph Pulitzer Democratic NY-09 March 4, 1885April 10, 1886402
(1 year, 37 days)
Resigned [49]
Isidor Rayner standing photograph portrait.jpg Isidor Rayner Democratic MD-04 March 4, 1887March 4, 1889731
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [6]
March 4, 1891March 4, 18951,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Retired
NathanFrank.jpg Nathan Frank Republican MO-09 March 4, 1889March 4, 1891730
(2 years, 0 days)
Retired [50]
AdolphMeyerLA.jpg Adolph Meyer Democratic LA-01 March 4, 1891March 8, 19086,213
(17 years, 4 days)
Died in office [51]
JuliusGoldzier.jpg Julius Goldzier Democratic IL-04 March 4, 1893March 4, 1895730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [52]
Isidor Straus 1903.jpg Isidor Straus Democratic NY-15 January 30, 1894March 4, 1895398
(1 year, 33 days)
Retired [52]
Israel F. Fischer.jpeg Israel F. Fischer Republican NY-04 March 4, 1895March 4, 18991,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [53]
Lucius Littauer.jpg Lucius Littauer Republican NY-22
(from 1897)
NY-25
(from 1903)
March 4, 1897March 4, 19073,651
(10 years, 0 days)
Retired [54]
Portrait of Julius Kahn.jpg Julius Kahn Republican CA-04 March 4, 1899March 4, 19031,460
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [55]
March 4, 1905December 18, 19247,229
(19 years, 289 days)
Died in office [55]
Jefferson Levy.jpg Jefferson Monroe Levy Democratic NY-13 March 4, 1899March 4, 1901730
(2 years, 0 days)
Retired [56]
NY-13
(from 1911)
NY-14
(from 1913)
March 4, 1911March 4, 19151,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Retired [56]
Mitchell May.jpg Mitchell May Democratic NY-06 March 4, 1899March 4, 1901730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [57]
Henry M Goldfogle.jpg Henry M. Goldfogle Democratic NY-09
(from 1901)
NY-12
(from 1913)
March 4, 1901March 4, 19155,113
(14 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [58]
NY-12 March 4, 1919March 4, 1921731
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [58]
Montague Lessler.jpg Montague Lessler Republican NY-07 January 7, 1902March 4, 1903421
(1 year, 56 days)
Lost reelection [59]
Martin Emerich (Illinois Congressman).jpg Martin Emerich Democratic IL-01 March 4, 1903March 4, 1905731
(2 years, 0 days)
Retired [60]
Adolph J. Sabath cph.3c27913.jpg Adolph J. Sabath Democratic IL-05
(from 1907)
IL-07
(from 1949)
March 4, 1907November 6, 195216,684
(45 years, 247 days)
Died in office [61]
Harry B. Wolf (Maryland Congressman).jpg Harry Benjamin Wolf Democratic MD-03 March 4, 1907March 4, 1909731
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [62]
Victor L. Berger.jpg Victor L. Berger Socialist WI-05 March 4, 1911March 4, 1913731
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [63]
March 4, 1919November 10, 1919251
(251 days)
House refused to seat due to conviction under the Espionage Act of 1917 [63]
March 4, 1923March 4, 19292,192
(6 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [63]
Jacob A. Cantor.jpg Jacob A. Cantor Democratic NY-20 November 4, 1913March 4, 1915485
(1 year, 120 days)
Lost reelection [64]
Isaac Bacharach (New Jersey Congressman).jpg Isaac Bacharach Republican NJ-02 March 4, 1915January 3, 19377,976
(21 years, 305 days)
Lost reelection [65]
Meyer London.jpg Meyer London Socialist NY-12 March 4, 1915March 4, 19191,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [66]
March 4, 1921March 4, 1923730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [66]
Isaac Siegel.jpg Isaac Siegel Republican NY-20 March 4, 1915March 4, 19232,922
(8 years, 0 days)
Retired [67]
Milton Kraus HarrisEwing.jpg Milton Kraus Republican IN-11 March 4, 1917March 4, 19232,191
(6 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [68]
Nathan D. Perlman.jpg Nathan D. Perlman Republican NY-14 November 2, 1920March 4, 19272,313
(6 years, 122 days)
Lost reelection [69]
Lester D. Volk.jpg Lester D. Volk Republican NY-10 November 2, 1920March 4, 1923852
(2 years, 122 days)
Retired [70]
Martin Ansorge.jpg Martin C. Ansorge Republican NY-21 March 4, 1921March 4, 1923730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [71]
BenjaminLRosenbloom.jpg Benjamin L. Rosenbloom Republican WV-01 March 4, 1921March 4, 19251,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for United States Senate [72]
Albert B. Rossdale.jpg Albert B. Rossdale Republican NY-23 March 4, 1921March 4, 1923730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [73]
Sol Bloom 1923.jpg Sol Bloom Democratic NY-19
(from 1923)
NY-20
(from 1945)
January 30, 1923March 7, 19499,533
(26 years, 36 days)
Died in office [74]
Emanuel Celler - 1943.jpg Emanuel Celler Democratic NY (several)March 4, 1923January 3, 197318,203
(49 years, 305 days)
Lost renomination [75]
Samuel Dicksten.jpg Samuel Dickstein Democratic NY-12
(from 1923)
NY-19
(from 1945)
March 4, 1923December 30, 19458,337
(22 years, 301 days)
Resigned to take seat on the New York Supreme Court [76]
Meyer Jacobstein.jpg Meyer Jacobstein Democratic NY-38 March 4, 1923March 4, 19292,192
(6 years, 0 days)
Retired [77]
Benjamin M. Golder.jpg Benjamin M. Golder Republican PA-04 March 4, 1925March 4, 19332,922
(8 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [78]
Florence Prag Kahn.jpg Florence Prag Kahn Republican CA-04 March 4, 1925January 3, 19374,323
(11 years, 305 days)
Lost reelection [79]
William Wolfe Cohen.jpg William W. Cohen Democratic NY-17 March 4, 1927March 4, 1929731
(2 years, 0 days)
Retired [80]
William Sirovich.jpg William I. Sirovich Democratic NY-14 March 4, 1927December 17, 19394,671
(10 years, 288 days)
Died in office [81]
Henry Ellenbogen.jpg Henry Ellenbogen Democratic PA-33 March 4, 1933January 3, 19381,766
(4 years, 305 days)
Resigned to take seat on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas to which he had been elected [82]
HermanKopplemann.jpg Herman P. Kopplemann Democratic CT-01 March 4, 1933January 3, 19392,131
(5 years, 305 days)
Lost reelection [83]
January 3, 1941January 3, 1943730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [83]
January 3, 1945January 3, 1947730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [83]
Theodore A. Peyser.jpg Theodore A. Peyser Democratic NY-17 March 4, 1933August 8, 19371,618
(4 years, 157 days)
Died in office [84]
WilliamMCitron.jpg William M. Citron Democratic CT-AL January 3, 1935January 3, 19391,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [85]
Leon Sacks.jpg Leon Sacks Democratic PA-01 January 3, 1937January 3, 19432,191
(6 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [86]
M. Michael Edelstein.jpg Morris Michael Edelstein Democratic NY-14 February 6, 1940June 4, 1941484
(1 year, 118 days)
Died in office [87]
SamuelAWeiss.jpg Samuel A. Weiss Democratic PA (several)January 3, 1941January 7, 19461,830
(5 years, 4 days)
Resigned to take seat on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas to which he had been elected [88]
Arthur G. Klein.jpg Arthur George Klein Democratic NY-14 July 29, 1941January 3, 19451,254
(3 years, 158 days)
Retired [89]
NY-19 February 19, 1946December 31, 19563,968
(10 years, 316 days)
Resigned to take seat on the New York Supreme Court to which he had been elected [89]
No image.svg Daniel Ellison Republican MD-04 January 3, 1943January 3, 1945731
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [90]
Benjamin J. Rabin.jpg Benjamin J. Rabin Democratic NY-24 January 3, 1945December 31, 19471,092
(2 years, 362 days)
Resigned to take seat on the New York Supreme Court to which he had been elected [91]
Leo F. Rayfiel.jpg Leo F. Rayfiel Democratic NY-14 January 3, 1945September 13, 1947983
(2 years, 253 days)
Resigned to take seat on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York to which he had been appointed and confirmed [92]
Jacob Javits.jpg Jacob K. Javits Republican NY-21 January 3, 1947December 31, 19542,919
(7 years, 362 days)
Resigned to become New York Attorney General [10]
Abraham J. Multer.jpg Abraham J. Multer Democratic NY-14
(from 1947)
NY-13
(from 1953)
November 4, 1947December 31, 19677,362
(20 years, 57 days)
Resigned to take seat on the New York Supreme Court to which he had been elected [93]
Leo Isacson.jpg Leo Isacson American Labor NY-24 February 17, 1948January 3, 1949321
(321 days)
Lost reelection [94]
Earl Chudoff.jpg Earl Chudoff Democratic PA-04 January 3, 1949January 5, 19583,289
(9 years, 2 days)
Resigned to take seat on the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas to which he had been elected [95]
Isidore Dollinger.jpg Isidore Dollinger Democratic NY-26 January 3, 1949December 31, 19594,014
(10 years, 362 days)
Resigned to become Bronx County District Attorney [96]
Abraham ribicoff.jpg Abraham A. Ribicoff Democratic CT-01 January 3, 1949January 3, 19531,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the United States Senate [12]
Sidney R. Yates.jpg Sidney R. Yates Democratic IL-09 January 3, 1949January 3, 19635,113
(14 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the United States Senate [97]
January 3, 1965January 3, 199912,418
(34 years, 0 days)
Retired [97]
Leonard Irving (Missouri Congressman).jpg Leonard Irving Democratic MO-04 January 3, 1949January 3, 19531,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination [98]
Louis B. Heller.jpg Louis B. Heller Democratic NY-07
(from 1949)
NY-08
(from 1953)
February 15, 1949July 21, 19541,982
(5 years, 156 days)
Resigned to take seat on the New York Court of Special Sessions. [99]
Sidney A. Fine.jpg Sidney A. Fine Democratic NY-23
(from 1951)
NY-22
(from 1953)
January 3, 1951January 2, 19561,825
(4 years, 364 days)
Resigned to take seat on the New York Supreme Court [100]
Samuel Friedel.jpg Samuel Friedel Democratic MD-07 January 3, 1953January 3, 19716,574
(18 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination [101]
Lester Holtzman.jpg Lester Holtzman Democratic NY-06 January 3, 1953December 31, 19613,284
(8 years, 362 days)
Resigned to take seat on the New York Supreme Court to which he had been elected [102]
Irwin D. Davidson NYWTS.jpg Irwin D. Davidson Democratic NY-20 January 3, 1955December 31, 1956728
(1 year, 363 days)
Resigned to take seat on the New York Court of General Sessions. [103]
Herbert Zelenko.jpg Herbert Zelenko Democratic NY-21 January 3, 1955January 3, 19632,922
(8 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination [104]
Leonard Farbstein.jpg Leonard Farbstein Democratic NY-19 January 3, 1957January 3, 19715,113
(14 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination [105]
Ludwig Teller.jpg Ludwig Teller Democratic NY-20 January 3, 1957January 3, 19611,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination [106]
Seymour Halpern.jpg Seymour Halpern Republican NY-04
(from 1959)
NY-06
(from 1963)
January 3, 1959January 3, 19735,114
(14 years, 0 days)
Retired [107]
Herman Toll.jpg Herman Toll Democratic PA-06
(from 1959)
PA-04
(from 1963)
January 3, 1959January 3, 19672,922
(8 years, 0 days)
Retired [108]
Jacob H. Gilbert.jpg Jacob H. Gilbert Democratic NY-23
(from 1960)
NY-22
(from 1963)
March 8, 1960January 3, 19713,953
(10 years, 301 days)
Lost renomination [109]
C Joelson.png Charles Samuel Joelson Democratic NJ-08 January 3, 1961September 4, 19692,801
(8 years, 244 days)
Resigned to take seat on the New Jersey Superior Court to which he had been appointed [110]
Benjamin S. Rosenthal.jpg Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal Democratic NY (several)February 20, 1962January 4, 19837,623
(20 years, 318 days)
Died in office [111]
1979 p96 Richard Ottinger.jpg Richard Ottinger Democratic NY-25 January 3, 1965January 3, 19712,191
(6 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the United States Senate [112]
NY-24
(from 1975)
NY-20
(from 1983)
January 3, 1975January 3, 19853,653
(10 years, 0 days)
Retired [112]
Joseph Y. Resnick.jpg Joseph Y. Resnick Democratic NY-28 January 3, 1965January 3, 19691,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for United States Senate [113]
James H Scheuer.jpg James H. Scheuer Democratic NY-21 January 3, 1965January 3, 19732,922
(8 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination [114]
NY-11 January 3, 1975January 3, 19836,575
(8 years, 0 days)
Redistricted [114]
NY-08 January 3, 1983January 3, 1993Retired [114]
Herbert Tenzer.jpg Herbert Tenzer Democratic NY-05 January 3, 1965January 3, 19691,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Retired [115]
Lester L. Wolff.jpg Lester L. Wolff Democratic NY-03
(from 1965)
NY-06
(from 1973)
January 3, 1965January 3, 19815,844
(16 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [116]
Joshua Eilberg.jpg Joshua Eilberg Democratic PA-04 January 3, 1967January 3, 19794,383
(12 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [117]
Sam Steiger.jpg Sam Steiger Republican AZ-03 January 3, 1967January 3, 19773,653
(10 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the United States Senate [118]
Bertram L. Podell.jpg Bertram L. Podell Democratic NY-13 February 20, 1968January 3, 19752,509
(6 years, 317 days)
Lost renomination [119]
Ed Koch 95th congress.jpg Ed Koch Democratic NY-17
(from 1969)
NY-18
(from 1973)
January 3, 1969December 31, 19773,284
(8 years, 362 days)
Resigned to become Mayor of New York City [120]
Allard K. Lowenstein.jpg Allard K. Lowenstein Democratic NY-05 January 3, 1969January 3, 1971730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [121]
Abner Mikva.jpg Abner J. Mikva Democratic IL-02 January 3, 1969January 3, 19731,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [122]
IL-10 January 3, 1975September 26, 19791,727
(4 years, 266 days)
Resigned to take seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to which he had been appointed and confirmed [122]
Bella Savitsky Abzug.jpg Bella Abzug Democratic NY-19
(from 1971)
NY-20
(from 1973)
January 3, 1971January 3, 19772,192
(6 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate [123]
Benjamin A. Gilman.jpg Benjamin Gilman Republican NY (several)January 3, 1973January 3, 200310,957
(30 years, 0 days)
Retired [124]
Elizabeth Holtzman.jpg Elizabeth Holtzman Democratic NY-16 January 3, 1973January 3, 19812,922
(8 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the United States Senate [125]
WilliamLehman.jpg William Lehman Democratic FL-13
(from 1973)
FL-17
(from 1983)
January 3, 1973January 3, 19937,305
(20 years, 0 days)
Retired [126]
Edward Mezvinsky.jpg Edward Mezvinsky Democratic IA-01 January 3, 1973January 3, 19771,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [127]
William Cohen, official portrait.jpg William Cohen Republican ME-2 January 3, 1973January 3, 19792,191
(6 years, 0 days)
Retired to run successfully for United States Senate [2] [128]
Bill Gradison 95th Congress 1977.jpg Bill Gradison Republican OH-01
(from 1975)
OH-02
(from 1983)
January 3, 1975January 31, 19936,603
(18 years, 28 days)
Resigned [129]
John H Krebs.png John Hans Krebs Democratic CA-17 January 3, 1975January 3, 19791,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [130]
ELivitas.png Elliott H. Levitas Democratic GA-04 January 3, 1975January 3, 19853,653
(10 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [131]
Fred Richmond.jpg Fred Richmond Democratic NY-14 January 3, 1975August 25, 19822,791
(7 years, 234 days)
Resigned [132]
Stephen Solarz 100th Congress.jpg Stephen Solarz Democratic NY-13 January 3, 1975January 3, 19936,575
(18 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination [133]
Gladys noon spellman.jpg Gladys Spellman Democratic MD-05 January 3, 1975February 24, 19812,244
(6 years, 52 days)
Seat declared vacant after suffering a debilitating heart attack and becoming comatose [134]
Henry Waxman, official portrait, 111th Congress.jpg Henry Waxman Democratic CA (several)January 3, 1975January 3, 201514,610
(40 years, 0 days)
Retired [135]
Abeilenson.jpg Anthony Beilenson Democratic CA-23
(from 1977)
CA-24
(from 1993)
January 3, 1977January 3, 19977,305
(20 years, 0 days)
Retired [136]
Mickey Edwards.jpg Mickey Edwards Republican OK-05 January 3, 1977January 3, 19935,844
(16 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination [137]
Dan glickman.jpg Dan Glickman Democratic KS-04 January 3, 1977January 3, 19956,564
(18 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [138]
Marc L. Marks.jpg Marc L. Marks Republican PA-24 January 3, 1977January 3, 19832,191
(6 years, 0 days)
Retired [139]
Theodore S. Weiss 100th Congress 1987.jpg Ted Weiss Democratic NY-20
(from 1977)
NY-17
(from 1983)
January 3, 1977September 14, 19925,733
(15 years, 255 days)
Died in office [140]
S. William Green.jpg Bill Green Republican NY-18
(from 1978)
NY-15
(from 1983)
February 14, 1978January 3, 19935,437
(14 years, 324 days)
Lost reelection [141]
MartinFrost.jpg Martin Frost Democratic TX-24 January 3, 1979January 3, 20059,497
(26 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [142]
Kenneth B. Kramer, Assistant Secretary of the Army.jpg Ken Kramer Republican CO-05 January 3, 1979January 3, 19872,922
(8 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the United States Senate [143]
Howard Wolpe 99th Congress 1985.jpg Howard Wolpe Democratic MI-03 January 3, 1979January 3, 19935,114
(14 years, 0 days)
Retired [144]
Bobbi Fiedler (R-CA).jpg Bobbi Fiedler Republican CA-21 January 3, 1981January 3, 19872,191
(6 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate [145]
Barneyfrank.jpg Barney Frank Democratic MA-04 January 3, 1981January 3, 201311,688
(32 years, 0 days)
Retired [146]
Repsamgejdenson.jpg Sam Gejdenson Democratic CT-02 January 3, 1981January 3, 20017,305
(20 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [147]
Tom Lantos.jpg Tom Lantos Democratic CA-11
(from 1981)
CA-12
(from 1993)
January 3, 1981February 11, 20089,900
(27 years, 39 days)
Died in office. The only Holocaust survivor to have served in the United States Congress. [148]
Charles Schumer official portrait.jpg Chuck Schumer Democratic NY (several)January 3, 1981January 3, 19996,574
(18 years, 0 days)
Retired to run successfully for the United States Senate [29]
Bob Shamansky 97th Congress 1981.jpg Bob Shamansky Democratic OH-12 January 3, 1981January 3, 1983730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [149]
Ron Wyden official portrait.jpg Ron Wyden Democratic OR-03 January 3, 1981February 5, 19965,511
(15 years, 33 days)
Resigned after being elected to the United States Senate [28]
Howardberman.jpeg Howard Berman Democratic CA-26
(from 1983)
CA-28
(from 2003)
January 3, 1983January 3, 201310,958
(30 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [150]
Barbara Boxer 1987 congressional photo.jpg Barbara Boxer Democratic CA-06 January 3, 1983January 3, 19933,653
(10 years, 0 days)
Retired to run successfully for the United States Senate [26]
Ben Erdreich 102nd Congress 1991.png Ben Erdreich Democratic AL-06 January 3, 1983January 3, 19933,653
(10 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [151]
Sander Levin, Official Portrait.JPG Sander Levin Democratic MI (several)January 3, 1983January 3, 201913,149
(36 years, 0 days)
Retired [152]
Mel Levine.png Mel Levine Democratic CA-27 January 3, 1983January 3, 19933,653
(10 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate [153]
NormanSisisky.jpg Norman Sisisky Democratic VA-04 January 3, 1983March 29, 20016,600
(18 years, 85 days)
Died in office [154]
LJSmith.png Lawrence J. Smith Democratic FL-16 January 3, 1983January 3, 19933,653
(10 years, 0 days)
Retired [155]
Gary Ackerman Portrait c111-112th Congress.jpg Gary Ackerman Democratic NY-07
(from 1983)
NY-05
(from 1993)
March 1, 1983January 3, 201310,958
(30 years, 0 days)
Retired [156]
SalaBurton.jpg Sala Burton Democratic CA-05 June 21, 1983February 1, 19871,321
(3 years, 225 days)
Died in office [157]
Miller photo 150.jpg John Miller Republican WA-01 January 3, 1985January 3, 19932,922
(8 years, 0 days)
Retired [158]
Ben Cardin portrait.jpg Ben Cardin Democratic MD-03 January 3, 1987January 3, 20077,305
(20 years, 0 days)
Retired to run successfully for the United States Senate [31]
Eliot Engel, official photo portrait.jpg Eliot Engel Democratic NY (several)January 3, 1989January 3, 202111,688
(32 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination [159]
Nita Lowey 116th Congress.jpg Nita Lowey Democratic NY (several)January 3, 1989January 3, 202111,688
(32 years, 0 days)
Retired [160]
StevenSchiff.jpg Steven Schiff Republican NM-01 January 3, 1989March 25, 19983,368
(9 years, 81 days)
Died in office [161]
Bernie Sanders 104th Congress.jpg Bernie Sanders Independent VT-AL January 3, 1991January 3, 20075,844
(16 years, 0 days)
Retired to run successfully for the United States Senate [32]
Richard Alan Zimmer portrait.gif Dick Zimmer Republican NJ-12 January 3, 1991January 3, 19972,192
(6 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the United States Senate [162]
Jerry Nadler 116th Congress official portrait (cropped).jpg Jerrold Nadler Democratic NY (several)November 3, 1992Incumbent [163] 11,470
(31 years, 148 days)
Sam Coppersmith.jpg Sam Coppersmith Democratic AZ-01 January 3, 1993January 3, 1995730
(2 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the United States Senate [164]
Reppeterdeutsch.jpg Peter Deutsch Democratic FL-20 January 3, 1993January 3, 20054,383
(12 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate [165]
Bob Filner mayoral portrait.jpg Bob Filner Democratic CA-50
(from 1993)
CA-51
(from 2003)
January 3, 1993December 3, 20127,274
(19 years, 335 days)
Resigned to become Mayor of San Diego [166]
Eric Fingerhut 103nd Congress 1993.jpg Eric Fingerhut Democratic OH-19 January 3, 1993January 3, 1995730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [167]
Daniel Hamburg 103rd Congress 1993.jpg Daniel Hamburg Democratic CA-01 January 3, 1993January 3, 1995730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [168]
Jane Harman, official portrait, 111th Congress.jpg Jane Harman Democratic CA-36 January 3, 1993January 3, 19992,191
(6 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for Governor of California [169]
January 3, 2001February 28, 20113,708
(10 years, 56 days)
Resigned to head the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars [169]
Herbert Klein.jpg Herb Klein Democratic NJ-08 January 3, 1993January 3, 1995730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [170]
David A. Levy.jpg David A. Levy Republican NY-04 January 3, 1993January 3, 1995730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination [171]
MarjorieMargolies-Mezvinsky2.jpg Marjorie Margolies Democratic PA-13 January 3, 1993January 3, 1995730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [172]
Lynn Schenk.jpg Lynn Schenk Democratic CA-49 January 3, 1993January 3, 1995730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [173]
Jon Fox.jpg Jon D. Fox Republican PA-13 January 3, 1995January 3, 19991,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [174]
Steve Rothman, official photo portrait color.jpg Steve Rothman Democratic NJ-09 January 3, 1997January 3, 20135,844
(16 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination [175]
Brad Sherman 116th Congress.jpg Brad Sherman Democratic CA (several)January 3, 1997Incumbent9,948
(27 years, 87 days)
[176]
RobertWexlerPhoto.jpg Robert Wexler Democratic FL-19 January 3, 1997January 3, 20104,748
(13 years, 0 days)
Resigned [177]
Shelley Berkley, official portrait, 112th Congress 2.jpg Shelley Berkley Democratic NV-01 January 3, 1999January 3, 20135,114
(14 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the United States Senate [178]
Jan Schakowsky official photo.jpg Jan Schakowsky Democratic IL-09 January 3, 1999Incumbent9,218
(25 years, 87 days)
[179]
Anthony Weiner, official portrait, 112th Congress.jpg Anthony Weiner Democratic NY-09 January 3, 1999June 21, 20114,552
(12 years, 169 days)
Resigned [180]
Eric Cantor, official 113th Congress photo portrait.jpg Eric Cantor Republican VA-07 January 3, 2001August 18, 20144,975
(13 years, 227 days)
Resigned after having lost renomination.
First Jewish House Majority Leader [181]
Representative Susan Davis Official Portrait (cropped).jpg Susan Davis Democratic CA-51
(from 2001)
CA-53
(from 2003)
January 3, 2001January 3, 20217,305
(20 years, 0 days)
Retired [182]
Steve Israel, official photo portrait, 2009.jpeg Steve Israel Democratic NY-02
(from 2001)
NY-03
(from 2013)
January 3, 2001January 3, 20175,844
(16 years, 0 days)
Retired [183]
Adam Schiff official portrait.jpg Adam Schiff Democratic CA (several)January 3, 2001Incumbent8,487
(23 years, 87 days)
[184]
Rahm Emanuel, official photo portrait color.jpg Rahm Emanuel Democratic IL-05 January 3, 2003January 2, 20092,191
(5 years, 365 days)
Resigned to become White House Chief of Staff [185]
Debbie Wasserman Schultz official photo.jpg Debbie Wasserman Schultz Democratic FL-20
(from 2005)
FL-23
(from 2013)
FL-25
(from 2022)
January 3, 2005Incumbent7,026
(19 years, 87 days)
[186]
Allyson Schwartz official photo (cropped).jpg Allyson Schwartz Democratic PA-13 January 3, 2005January 3, 20153,652
(10 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Pennsylvania [187]
Steve Cohen official blue.jpg Steve Cohen Democratic TN-09 January 3, 2007Incumbent6,296
(17 years, 87 days)
[188]
Gabrielle Giffords official portrait.jpg Gabby Giffords Democratic AZ-08 January 3, 2007January 25, 20121,848
(5 years, 22 days)
Resigned to recover from the assassination attempt on her life in 2011. [189]
Paul Hodes official 110th Congress photo.jpg Paul Hodes Democratic NH-02 January 3, 2007January 3, 20111,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the United States Senate [190]
Steve Kagen, official 110th Congress photo portrait, color.JPG Steve Kagen Democratic WI-08 January 3, 2007January 3, 20111,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [191]
Ron Klein official 110th Congress photo.jpg Ron Klein Democratic FL-22 January 3, 2007January 3, 20111,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [192]
John Yarmuth official photo.jpg John Yarmuth Democratic KY-03 January 3, 2007January 3, 20235,844
(16 years, 0 days)
Retired [193]
Rep. John Adler.jpg John Adler Democratic NJ-03 January 3, 2009January 3, 2011730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [194]
Jason Chaffetz, official portrait, 111th Congress.jpg Jason Chaffetz [lower-alpha 2] Republican UT-03 January 3, 2009June 30, 20173,100
(8 years, 178 days)
Resigned
Alan Grayson high res.jpg Alan Grayson Democratic FL-08 January 3, 2009January 3, 2011730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [196]
FL-09 January 3, 2013January 3, 20171,827
(4 years, 0 days)
Retired to run unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination to the United States Senate [196]
Jared Polis official photo.jpg Jared Polis Democratic CO-02 January 3, 2009January 3, 20193,652
(10 years, 0 days)
Retired to run successfully for Governor of Colorado [197]
TedDeutsch2016.jpg Ted Deutch Democratic FL (several)April 13, 2010September 30, 20224,553
(12 years, 170 days)
Resigned to become CEO of the American Jewish Committee [198]
David Cicilline official photo.jpg David Cicilline Democratic RI-01 January 3, 2011May 31, 20234,531
(12 years, 148 days)
Resigned to become CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation [199]
Suzanne Bonamici.jpg Suzanne Bonamici Democratic OR-01 January 31, 2012Incumbent4,442
(12 years, 59 days)
[200]
Lois Frankel, Official portrait, 113th Congress.jpg Lois Frankel Democratic FL-22
(from 2013)
FL-21
(from 2017)
January 3, 2013Incumbent4,104
(11 years, 87 days)
[201]
Alan Lowenthal 113th Congress Portrait.jpeg Alan Lowenthal Democratic CA-47 January 3, 2013January 3, 20233,652
(10 years, 0 days)
Retired [202]
Brad Schneider official photo.jpg Brad Schneider Democratic IL-10 January 3, 2013January 3, 2015730
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [203]
January 3, 2017Incumbent2,643
(7 years, 87 days)
[203]
Lee Zeldin new official portrait.jpg Lee Zeldin Republican NY-01 January 3, 2015January 3, 20232,922
8 years, 0 days
Retired to run unsuccessfully for Governor of New York [204]
Josh Gottheimer Photo.jpg Josh Gottheimer Democratic NJ-05 January 3, 2017Incumbent2,643
(7 years, 87 days)
[205]
Kustoff Official Headshot.jpg David Kustoff Republican TN-08 January 3, 2017Incumbent2,643
(7 years, 87 days)
[203]
Jamie Raskin Official Portrait 2019.jpg Jamie Raskin Democratic MD-08 January 3, 2017Incumbent2,643
(7 years, 87 days)
[206]
Jacky Rosen official photo 115th congress.jpg Jacky Rosen Democratic NV-03 January 3, 2017January 3, 2019730
(2 years, 0 days)
Retired to run successfully for the United States Senate [37]
Susan Wild, Official Portrait, 115th Congress.jpg Susan Wild Democratic PA-15
(from 2018)
PA-07
(from 2019)
November 27, 2018Incumbent1,950
(5 years, 124 days)
[207]
Andy Levin, official portrait, 116th Congress.jpg Andy Levin Democratic MI-09 January 3, 2019January 3, 20231,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost renomination after redistricting [208]
Mike Levin.jpg Mike Levin [lower-alpha 3] Democratic CA-49 January 3, 2019Incumbent1,913
(5 years, 87 days)
[210]
Elaine Luria, Official Portrait, 116th Congress.jpg Elaine Luria Democratic VA-02 January 3, 2019January 3, 20231,461
(4 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [211]
Dean Phillips, official portrait, 116th Congress.jpg Dean Phillips Democratic (DFL) MN-03 January 3, 2019Incumbent1,913
(5 years, 87 days)
[212]
Max Rose, official 116th Congress photo portrait.jpg Max Rose Democratic NY-11 January 3, 2019January 3, 2021731
(2 years, 0 days)
Lost reelection [213]
Kim Schrier, official portrait, 116th Congress.jpg Kim Schrier Democratic WA-08 January 3, 2019Incumbent1,913
(5 years, 87 days)
[214]
Elissa Slotkin, official portrait, 116th Congress.jpg Elissa Slotkin Democratic MI-08 January 3, 2019Incumbent1,913
(5 years, 87 days)
[215]
Jake Auchincloss, 117th Congress portrait.jpg Jake Auchincloss Democratic MA-04 January 3, 2021Incumbent1,182
(3 years, 87 days)
[216]
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs.jpg Sara Jacobs Democratic CA-51
(from 2023)
CA-53
(from 2021)
January 3, 2021Incumbent1,182
(3 years, 87 days)
[216]
Kathy Manning 117th U.S Congress.jpg Kathy Manning Democratic NC-06 January 3, 2021Incumbent1,182
(3 years, 87 days)
[216]
Rep. Becca Balint - 118th Congress (cropped).jpg Becca Balint Democratic VT-AL January 3, 2023Incumbent452
(1 year, 87 days)
[217]
Daniel Goldman Portrait.jpg Dan Goldman Democratic NY-10 January 3, 2023Incumbent452
(1 year, 87 days)
[217]
Greg Landsman Official Portrait 118th Congress.jpg Greg Landsman Democratic OH-01 January 3, 2023Incumbent452
(1 year, 87 days)
[217]
Seth Magaziner (cropped 1).jpg Seth Magaziner Democratic RI-02 January 3, 2023Incumbent452
(1 year, 87 days)
[217]
Rep. Max Miller official photo, 118th Congress (cropped 1).jpg Max Miller Republican OH-07 January 3, 2023Incumbent452
(1 year, 87 days)
[217]
Rep. Jared Moskowitz - 118th Congress (1).jpg Jared Moskowitz Democratic FL-23 January 3, 2023Incumbent452
(1 year, 87 days)
[217]

Territorial delegates

DelegatePartyTerritoryTermNotes
StartEndLength of
service (days)
David Levy Yulee - Brady-Handy.jpg David Levy Yulee [lower-alpha 4] Democratic Florida March 4, 1841March 3, 18451,460
(3 years, 364 days)
Office eliminated when Territory of Florida was admitted to the Union as the State of Florida [2]

Elected to the House of Representatives, but not seated

Representative-electPartyDistrictYear electedNotes
David Levy Yulee - Brady-Handy.jpg David Levy Yulee [lower-alpha 4] Democratic FL-AL 1845"Did not take his seat in the House" when elected to the Senate [218]
No image.svg Samuel Marx Democratic NY-19 1922Not seated due to death prior to start of term [219]

See also

Notes

  1. Born (and raised) Jewish, but converted to Episcopalianism in his mid-to-late 30s while serving as a U.S. Senator. [1]
  2. Raised Jewish from birth by his Jewish father, but later converted to Mormonism. [195]
  3. With a Jewish father and Catholic mother, he was baptized as a Catholic but "was raised with both the Catholic faith and also the Jewish faith." [209]
  4. 1 2 Born (and raised) Jewish, but converted to Episcopalianism in his mid-to-late 30s

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